a man of distinguished courage or ability, admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities.

a person who, in the opinion of others, has heroic qualities or has performed a heroic act and is regarded as a model or ideal

He was a local hero when he saved the drowning child.

the principal male character in a story, play, film, etc.

Classical Mythology .

a being of godlike prowess and beneficence who often came to be honored as a divinity.

(in the Homeric period) a warrior-chieftain of special strength, courage, or ability.

(in later antiquity) an immortal being; demigod.

hero sandwich.

the bread or roll used in making a hero sandwich.

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